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A twice-weekly electronic news-digest delivered to your inbox dedicated to keeping you informed of mental health recovery news and opportunities across the Commonwealth and the nation.
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New In the Digest Today
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National Networking Teleconference at 1:00 p.m. Today - Posted 12.16
A monthly national networking teleconference will be hosted by the National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse and facilitated by Clearinghouse director Susan Rogers will be held at 1:00 p.m. today.
The call-in number is 866.906.0123; the pass code is 5037195#.
The purpose of the calls is for consumer/survivor/ex-patient activists from around the U.S. to get together, share information, and "network."
If you would like to suggest an agenda item, please e-mail Susan Rogers srogers@mhasp.org with "Agenda" in the subject line.
In addition, if you plan to participate, even if you don't want to suggest an agenda item it would be helpful if you would email Susan; this will make it easier to provide participants with teleconference minutes.
If you are participating in the call, please do not put the call on "hold" for any reason, because that will put EVERYONE on hold! If you need to leave the call for a few minutes, just leave your phone on mute and come back when you're ready.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Winter Classes Sponsored by University of Virginia - Posted 12.16
Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR is the core program of the Mindfulness Center. MBSR classes include instruction in meditation, mindful movement, and other mindfulness practices. These practices remind us to return to the present moment and increase the opportunity to make conscious choices rather than react unconsciously.
Classes meet weekly for 2.5 hours over an 8-week period. The course also includes an all-day silent retreat, usually on the Saturday of the 6th week. You can now register and pay for these MBSR courses online. Register Online then pay here: Pay Online via UVA EPay
Mondays, January 20th - March 10th from 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Susan Stone, Instructor
(Tentatively at) A Place to Breathe
4405 Ivy Commons, Charlottesville
Cost: $425
Or
February 11th - April 1st from 12:00 noon - 2:30 p.m.
Teresa Miller, Instructor
(Tentatively at) A Place to Breathe
4405 Ivy Commons, Charlottesville
Cost: $425
Grief Support Group at Trillium Drop-In Center - Posted 12.16
Tuesday, December 17th at 6:00 p.m. 13184 Centerpointe Way, Woodbridge
For further information, call 703.763.3865
"84 Main' in Warsaw Hosts Third Annual New Year's Eve AA Alcathon - Posted 12.16 Meetings, food, fellowship and fun Monday, December 30th beginning at 1:00 p.m. - Wednesday, January 1st at 1:00 p.m.(parking in rear) For more information, 804.333.3581
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VOCAL News
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News Around the Commonwealth
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W.R.A.P. for Loneliness at Friends 4 Rccovery Whole Health Center - Posted 12.12
TODAY, December 16th from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
For further information: 804.308.1366
Beginning Yoga at "84 Main" in Warsaw - Posted 12.12
TOMORROW, December 17th from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
For further information: 804.333.3581
Christmas Eve Dinner at On Our Own of Roanoke Valley - Posted 12.12
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
You must register no later than next Wednesday, the 18th!
For further information and to register, call 540.362.0061
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Conferences, Trainings, and Webinars
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Social Security Administration Webinar: "Working from Home with Ticket to Work" - Posted 12.12
Wednesday, December 18th
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To register: https://www.chooseworkttw.net/wise/jsp/webinarInfo.jsp
Substance Abuse Recovery Coach Training Opportunity - Posted 12.12
Tuesday - Friday, January 14-17, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Four day training explores the role and function of recovery coaches in a professional recovery environment, how they differ from mutual aid sponsors and mental health professionals, and details the interpersonal skills and requirements unique to recovery coaches. Participants must attend all four days of the training, no exceptions. Please forward all inquiries to Edb@saaracenter.org or call (804)762-4445. Lunch provided.
The cost for the seminar is $500.00. Limited number of scholarships. Scholarship attendees are responsible for 40 hrs volunteer service in order to receive a certificate.
VACSB Legislative Conference Set for January 21-22, 2014 - Posted 12.9
Richmond Marriott Hotel
500 East Broad Street, Richmond (23219)
For further information: www.vacsb.org
WRAP and Healing from Trauma Retreat - Posted 12.9
February 5-8, 2014
Kenyon Ranch, Tumacacori, AZ
Webinar: "Improving Health and Healthcare for People with Serious Mental Health Conditions" - Posted 12.9
People with serious mental health conditions are at risk of premature death, often due to untreated and preventable diseases, limited health care options, poverty, poor nutrition, smoking or lack of exercise.
TODAY, December 16th from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Benjamin Druss, M.D., MPH, the Rosalynn Carter Chair in Mental Health at the Department of Health Policy and Management, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University will be the lead presenter at this webinar. He is one of the leading experts and researchers in the area of physical and mental health integration. He discusses a model that has relevance for large scale replication throughout the U.S.
Joining Dr. Druss with be Dori Hutchinson, Sc.d. and Gloria Dickerson from Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, which has provided services for the physical and emotional wellness of its students for over 20 years.
For further information and registration please go to: http://cpr.bu.edu/develop/webinar
Link to Virginia Mental Health Conferences and Trainings Calendar for Opportunities to Attend Conferences and Trainings - Posted 4.11
Go to: http://tinyurl.com/VirginiaCalendar
Do you know of other things that could be posted on this calendar?? Email Yolande Long: yolande@vocalvirginia.org
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Links to MH Peer-Run Programs in Virginia
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Consumer Wellness Center (Annandale)
Recovery In Motion ( Fredericksburg)
kakallay@gmail.com
Blacksburg Computer Empowerment Services
http://computerempowerment.net/about.htm
Friends4Recovery Whole Health Center (Richmond) http://www.friends4recovery.org/#!calendar
Center for Recovery and Wellness (Lynchburg) http://centerforrecoveryandwellness.org/calendar/
Trillium Drop-In Center (Woodbridge) http://pwdropincenter.org/calendar.php
On Our Own of Roanoke Valley http://rvonourown.com/Events.aspx
WeCare, Inc (Martinsville) http://wecaremhc.org/?page_id=42
On Our Own of Charlottesville http://wwhttp://www.saara.org/events-calendar.phpw.onourowncville.org/structure.html
84 Main (Warsaw)
804.333.3581
Other Program Information:
Virginia Peer Support Coalition (Virginia)
Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV)
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Job Opportunities
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Peer Recovery Specialist II - Regional Supervised Housing, Hampton - Newport News CSB - Posted 12.12
http://careers.hamptonroads.com/jobs/peer-recovery-specialist-ii-regional-supervised-housing-hampton-23666-60605573-d
Data Manager Position with "Recovery in Motion" - Posted 12.9
The vision of Recovery in Motion is a community with well-informed, collaborative, supportive, and holistic approach to mental health. The mission of Recovery in Motion is to provide resources for and by individuals with mental illness in the Rappahannock Region who choose to share in their mutual recovery and growth.
This is a part-time position of approximately 2.5 hours per week to begin January 2nd, 2014. The Data Manager will be responsible for supporting the Director in keeping track of and managing data for grant reporting purposes, time sheets and other data tracking as needed.
Job Functions and Skills Required:
Reports to Director
Electronically keeps track of data required for grant reporting purposes, including use of Quickbooks.
Ability to produce automated reports.
Merging data from multiple reports.
Manually entering data into spreadsheets and Quickbooks for grant reporting purposes.
Supporting volunteers with time sheet management and data entry when required.
Qualifications:
College required.
Minimum of two years experience with office related tasks, and data tracking and management.
Accounting and bookkeeping experience.
Experience working with Quickbooks
Experience working in a human services environment
This position is part time, with no benefits, and pays $15 per hour.
Please submit your resume, cover letter, two professional references and one personal reference to:
Recovery in Motion
c/o Christy Escher, Director
530 George Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Other News
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National Survey of Peer-Run Organizations First Report - Posted 12.12
This is the first report of the National Survey of Peer-Run Organizations. This study was conducted at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. The report is available at: http://www.LERNetwork.org/uploads/9/7/9/2/9792838/national_survey_report_1.pdf
This first report briefly describes the survey methods used and sheds light on organizational operations of peer-run organizations & programs across the United States. Reports on Medicaid reimbursement and participation in health homes will be available in the near future.
The overall goal of the study was to conduct a nationwide survey of peer-run organizations and consumer-operated service programs, which you may have participated in from August 2012-October 2012. More information about the study is available at: http://www.LERNetwork.org/national-study-of-peer-run-organizations.html
Study results are being disseminated by the Lived Experience Research Network (www.LERNetwork.org). If you would like to request free printed copies, please email LERN's Public Affairs Coordinator, Misha Kessler, at misha@LERNetwork.org. If you have any questions, please contact the study director, Laysha Ostrow, at laysha@LERNetwork.org.
"eCPR as Primary Prevention" - Posted 12.9
In a recent article in Mad in America, authors Lauren Spiro; Daniel Fisher, M.D., Ph.D.; and Leah Harris expand on the benefits of eCPR. Starting first with the trauma-informed question "What happened to you?" eCPR encourages ways to connect to people by listening to and supporting them in an open-minded, curious, and nonjudgmental way. Developed from the concept that everyone can and should play a role in helping people achieve wellness, eCPR aims to prevent crises before they occur.
Read the article.
Voices of Victory Project Seeks Stories of Those Who Have Overcome - Posted 12.2
Survivors Pay It Forward (SPIF) - an online advocacy community of individuals who have experienced trauma, including traumatic brain injuries, life-threatening illnesses, and/or other kinds of trauma and hardship - is seeking stories for its Voices of Victory project: "We are looking for survivors who have survived multiple traumas, disease, brain injury, natural disasters, war and tragedy and/or hardship who pay it forward in the community. Share your secrets to success, how you found courage and discovered wisdom. What single situation changed your life? Who or what situation inspired you beyond the pain to be kind? Why do you pay it forward?" The site also has information about nominations for its Survivor Super Hero Awards. For more information and submission instructions, click here.
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I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Yolande Long
Communications and Events Coordinator
804.343.1777
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